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The College Search Process”

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Grade 11 Outreach Counselor

Mrs. Samantha LandrySmith

It’s a käkou thing…BUT, we all have our own kuleana!Grade Level Counselors College Counselors Outreach Counselor Student Parent Colleges

CounselorClass of 2013

L - Z

Mr. Larry Lee

Sample Transcript: Work in Progress(12th Grade Courses)

Human Anatomy & Physiology 2.00American Satire 1.00The Psychological Story 1.00Elementary Hawaiian 2 2.00College Algebra 1.00Trigonometry 1.00Beginning `Ukulele 1.00Advanced Speech 1.00Ceramics 1 1.00Sociology 1.00

Sample Transcript: Credit SummarySubject Area Req Cmp DefEconomics 1.0001.000Electives 9.0004.000 5.000English 8.000 6.000 2.000Health 1.000 1.000Hawaiian Culture 1.0001.000Hawaiian History 1.0001.000Languages 4.0002.000 2.000Mathematics 6.000 6.000Physical Education 3.0003.000Performing Arts 1.0001.000Science 6.000 6.000Speech 2.000 1.000 1.000U.S. History 2.000 2.000Visual Arts 1.0001.000World History 2.000 2.000

TOTAL: 48.000 38.000 10.000

Sample Transcript: GPA Summary(Cumulative GPA)

GPA Summary

Academic GPA: 2.896

Mr. Bernie Silva

CounselorClass of 2013

A - K

P S A T / N M S Q T

October 12, 2011

Practice for “SAT”

Reading – Math – Writing

A Website You Should Look Into

MY COLLEGE QUICK STARTwww.collegeboard.com/quickstart

Test DateRegular

RegistrationPostmark Deadline

LateRegistration

Postmark Deadline

High SchoolTest Sites

Oct. 1, 2011* Sept. 9, 2011 Sept. 21, 2011 Kamehameha SchoolsKapälama

Nov. 5, 2011* Oct. 7, 2011 Oct. 21, 2010 Kamehameha SchoolsKapälama,

Dec. 3, 2011* Nov. 8, 2011 Nov. 20, 2011 Kamehameha SchoolsKapälama

Jan. 28, 2012*

Dec. 30, 2011 Jan. 13, 2012 Kamehameha SchoolsKapälama,

March 10, 2012*

(SAT Exam Only)

Feb. 10, 2012 Feb. 24, 2012 Kamehameha SchoolsKapälama,

May 5, 2012* April 6, 2012 Apr. 20, 2012 Kamehameha SchoolsKapälama,

June 2, 2012 May 8, 2012 May 22, 2012

2011-2012 SAT Reasoning and Subject Test Dates

REGISTER ONLINE FOR SAT EXAM – www.collegeboard.com Fee: $49SAT: Subject Tests – Fee: $22

*KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS KAPÄLAMA CODE: 120055

Test Date

Regular Registration

Postmark Deadline

LateRegistration

Postmark Deadline

High SchoolTest Sites

Sept. 10, 2011

Aug. 12, 2011

Aug. 26, 2011

Oct. 22, 2011*

Sept. 16, 2011

Sept. 30, 2011

Kamehameha Schools Kapälama,

Dec. 10, 2011

Nov. 4, 2011 Nov. 18, 2011

Feb. 11, 2012*

Jan. 13, 2012 Jan. 20, 2012 Kamehameha Schools Kapälama,

April 14, 2012*

Mar. 9, 2012 Mar. 23, 2012 Kamehameha Schools Kapälama,

June 9, 2012

May 4, 2012 May 18, 2012

2011-2012 ACT Test Dates

REGISTER ONLINE FOR ACT EXAM – www.actstudent.orgFee: $49.50 (with Writing—recommended)

$34 (without Writing)*KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS KAPÄLAMA CODE:

120055

Which College Admission Test:ACT or SAT?

ACT SAT

Length 3 hours, 25 min. (withWriting Test)

3 hours, 45 min.

Structure 4 Sections (English, Math,Reading, Science), plus optional Writing Test

10 Sections (3 Critical Reading, 3 Math, 3 Writing, 1 Experimental, which is unscored)

Score -Composite of 1-36 based on average scores from the 4 test sections-4 scores of 1-36 for each test-Optional Writing Test score of 0-12 (not included in the overall score)

-Total score range of 600-2400 based on adding scores from 3 areas (Reading, Math, Writing)-3 scores of 200-800 for each area-Score of 0-12 for the Essay

Wrong Answer Penalty

No penalty for wrong answers

¼ point subtracted from raw score for each wrong answer (except for Math Grid-Ins)

Reading Reading Comprehension -Reading Comprehension-Sentence Completions

Math -Arithmetic-Algebra-Geometry-Algebra 2-Trigonometry

-Arithmetic-Algebra-Geometry-Algebra 2

Science -Analysis-Interpretation-Evaluation-Basic Content-Problem Solving

Not applicable

Essay -Optional Final Section-30 minutes-Not included in Composite Score

-Final Section-25 minutes-Factored into overall score

Which College Admission Test: ACT or SAT?

ACT SAT

Another Website You Should Look Into

MY ROADhttps://myroad.collegeboard.com/

Yet – Another Website You Should Look Into

Counseling Departmenthttp://kapalama.ksbe.edu/high/counseling/

In Summary: Look into these Websites

MY COLLEGE QUICK STARTwww.collegeboard.com/quickstart

MY ROADhttps://myroad.collegeboard.com/

Counseling Departmenthttp://

kapalama.ksbe.edu/high/counseling/

College CounselorSeniors (2012) Ko –

ZJuniors (2013) L - Z

Mr. Steve Morales

College Research Checklist

Proximity to home or family members

Setting (city, suburban, rural)WeatherTransportation considerations

Location

Total # of students at the college or university

Average size of the classesLarge lecture classes

Size

Location

College Research Checklist

Majors offeredPercentage of students graduating

in 4 yearsStudy abroad opportunities Internship opportunities

Size

Location

Curriculum

College Research Checklist

Safety of area surrounding campusWhat is located within walking

distance?On-campus facilities: types and

condition

Size

Location

Campus SiteCurriculum

College Research Checklist

Public: in-state or out-of-state resident

PrivateAvailability of financial aid and

scholarships

Size

Location

What Else?

CurriculumCampus Site

College Research Checklist

Be realistic but not discouraging about college cost

Find a “Financial Safety School”

Size

Location

What Else?

CurriculumCampus Site

College Research Checklist

College CounselorSeniors (2012) A – KiJuniors (2013) A - K

Mrs. Kathryn Kekaulike

How Colleges Select Students1. Quality of Program2. Grade Point Average3. Rank in Class4. College Entrance Examinations5. Intended Major6. Personal Essay & Presentation of Application7. Extracurricular Activities8. Unusual Talents & Abilities9. Teacher/Counselor Recommendations10. Other Considerations

College Rep. VisitsCheck Daily Bulletin on KS Connect

http://connect.ksbe.edu

Check on the Counseling websitehttp://kapalama.ksbe.edu/high/counseling

Lists are posted in Haleakalä Counseling Center

Students must have their teachers sign a college rep. clearance form

(available in the Counseling Center) at least 24 hours

in advance of the rep. visit.

What Can You Do Now?1. Join us for Junior Financial Aid Night2. Check out the counseling department website3. Help your child register for testing4. Register for Fastweb.com5. Read Daily Bulletin to see what scholarships

might be available next year.6. Keep grades up!7. Attend college representative visits8. Set financial and geographic boundaries – now!9. Help your child use summer constructively.

Questions?

MAHALO FOR JOINING US!